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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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